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Death penalty is one of the most controversial subjects to be discussed today. This controversy is
caused by so many things all over the world having so many different views about it. Death penalty
happens when someone is put to death for a crime, for example murder or drug trafficking. Many
people think death penalty should be reinstated in Britain, but there are just as many people who
think that the criminal system is better the way it is.
One important argument against the death penalty is that sometimes an innocent person is put
to death. (6) … death penalty is used, the authorities must therefore have evidence beyond the
shadow of any doubt that they have accused the correct person. Therefore, it removes all possibilities
for a person who has done something seriously wrong to be able to change and to be rehabilitated.
Another strong point against death penalty is that two wrongs do not make a right. (7) …,
killing a victim and then being sentenced to death do not suddenly make everything all right or make
things better. A poor and helpless victim’s life has been stolen from him, but killing the murder will
not bring the victim back.
(8) …, those who are in favor of the death penalty have many points to justify their stance. Most
importantly, it punishes the criminal by doing to him what he did to others. It acts as a form of
revenge for the victim’s family by letting them know that the criminal has felt some of the pain he
inflicted on another.
Furthermore, death penalty could act as a deterrent to anyone who ever thought about
committing certain crimes (9) … he would know that when he was found guilty, the death penalty
awaited him. It can also save money because, instead of the criminal being kept in person for the rest
of his life, he is killed.
(10) … weighing up the arguments for and against death penalty, I have come to the conclusion
that I am for it, and that it is a pity that it has been abolished in Britain thirty years ago.

1. What is the subject of the text?

A. Controversy over death penalty
B. Some benefits of death penalty
C. Abolishing death penalty
D. Pros and cons over Britain legal system
E. Some justification to support death penalty

2. From the text we know that some people disagree with death penalty because ...
A. killing should be punished with killing equally
B. it can prevent people from committing a murder
C. innocent people are always put to death penalty
D. people can be rehabilitated and make a change
E. killing is not always considered a critical crime
3. It is implied in the text that ...
A. no one agrees with death penalty
B. the writer disagrees with death penalty
C. Death penalty has both good and bad impact
D. Death penalty will never prevent people from doing a crime
E. Britain will never abolish death penalty from its legal system
4. “One important argument against the death penalty is that sometime an innocent person is put to
death.” (par2). The underlined word means ...
A. not fair
B. not care
C. not guilty
D. not kind
E. not consistent
5. What is the writer purpose of writing the text?
A. To explain how death penalty is used in some countries
B. To inform about death penalty abolishment in Britain
C. To oppose death penalty to be reinstated in Britain
D. To present different opinions on Britain legal system
E. To present different opinions on death penalty system

Options for question 6-10.

Option 6 7 8 9 10
A If If As a result If When
B Because Because Nevertheless Because After
C Because of Consequently In addition Because of Until
D Until For example Moreover Until Before
E Although Although Furthermore Although Despite
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TEKS 2

Everywhere you go nowadays, you see people use mobile phones. From children at school age to
adult people hand them in almost everywhere. It is a quite interesting phenomenon, isn’t it?
So what are the advantages of mobile phones? First of all, they are very convenient because we
can phone from nearly anywhere. We need no rigid old wired telephone to communicate with people.
The size of mobile phones makes us easy to carry them anywhere. They can be used really
conveniently.
Another advantage is that they are really useful in urgent situations. For example, if we are
alone in our car and it breaks down, we can get help quickly. In addition, when we are away from our
computer or laptop, we can also use our mobile phones to help us doing our work digitally or finding
any information we need by connecting them to the internet. It is faster than waiting until we can use
our computer or laptop.
On the other hand, there is always negative side for every the positive side. Mobile phones
charge us several amounts of cost. When we use them unwisely, we will make enormous expenses
weekly or monthly only for the mobile phones usage balance or to buy the internet data package.
Furthermore, misuse of mobile phone in society will lead to bothersome situation. Imagine if we
are on a train or a bus or at any other public places and we have to listen to someone else’s boring
conversation. It happens because people can communicate anywhere, at any time, unless we switch
them off.
In conclusion, there are both advantages and disadvantages. I personally feel mobile phones are
good because they give us efficiency and make our communication easier. Of course we need to use
them prudently.

1. What is the text about? Give your reason.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. What are the similar meanings of the underlined words bellow?
a. “…they are very convenient because we can phone from nearly anywhere.” (paragraph 2)
b. “Another advantage is that they are really useful in urgent situation” (paragraph 3)
c. “…we will make enormous expenses weekly or monthly…” (paragraph 4)
d. “…misuse of mobile phone in society will lead to bothersome situation.” (paragraph 5)
e. “Of course we need to use them prudently.” (paragraph 6)
a. ……………… b. ……………… c. ……………… d. ……………… e. ……………..
Options: - wisely - gently - suitable - difficult - critical - secure - high - big
- expensive - annoying - hard - inappropriate

3. Why does the writer prefer using mobile phones to home based telephones?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. What does the writer think about home based telephones?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. Decide whether the statements are TRUE or FALSE according to the text by circle your answer.
If your answer is “TRUE”, identify and write which paragraph that supports your answer.
a. Someone can be annoyed because other people make phone conversations at public places.
(TRUE / FALSE) The information can be seen in paragraph ….
b. There are only a few people use mobile phones recently.
(TRUE / FALSE) The information can be seen in paragraph ….
c. Communicating using mobile phones may cause traffic accidents.
(TRUE / FALSE) The information can be seen in paragraph ….
d. People can use mobile phones to connect to the internet.
(TRUE / FALSE) The information can be seen in paragraph ….
e. Mobile phones ease people to communicate.
(TRUE / FALSE) The information can be seen in paragraph ….
6. What are the main ideas that support mobile phones according to the text?
a. ……………………………………… b. …………………………………………
7. What are the main ideas that oppose mobile phones according to the text?
a. ……………………………………… b. …………………………………………